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We’ve all been caught short when unforeseen expenses arise – whether it’s bill shock, urgent car repairs or a medical emergency, but not many of us ever think to prepare for it. A recent study has shown that up to 46% of Australians are living paycheque to paycheque, meaning financial distress is a real concern for many employees. If you’ve ever been tempted to ask your employer for an advance on your pay, apps like Earnd can help make that process a less awkward one and can help you be more in control of your money.
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Product Name | Earnd |
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Costs | Fees are covered by your employer |
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Earnd gives you access to your earned, but previously unpaid, income on-demand. If you access your money early, you need to prepare yourself for the shortfall in the next pay cycle. This isn't a loan, but access to your own money sooner.
Earnd helps you to be in better control of your money. For example, you'll be able to set up direct debits on a particular day rather than scheduling them around payday. Earnd limits the amount you can withdraw (up to 50% of your pay or an amount agreed to by your employer) to support responsible financial behaviour. Your employer must be set up with Earnd in order to access the service. Once you've downloaded the app, you're able to search the list to see if your employer is registered.
Earnd is a relatively new app. It was founded by Australian entrepreneurs Josh Vernon and Serge Kotlyarov in 2018 with a mission to help people avoid unnecessary debt. The company has already partnered with retailer Best&Less, hotel chain Adina and The Adecco Group Australia, which means the employees of these companies can access their pay early through Earnd's mobile app.
Unlike invoice financing solutions, which exclusively cater to B2B business owners, Earnd is accessible to almost anyone in employment (whose employer offers Earnd). And unlike payday loans, which usually charge an establishment fee of 20% of the loan amount, and 4% in monthly fees, Earnd doesn't charge employees anything to access some of their pay early.
Getting started is as simple as downloading the Earnd app from the App Store or Google Play Store and following the instructions to register. If your company has partnered with Earnd, you'll be able to easily sign up and use Earnd's money tools.
If your employer isn't registered, contact the Earnd team and the company will contact your employer on your behalf.